Haines Mill facts for kids
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Haines Mill
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Haines Mill in June 2013
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 Location in Pennsylvania
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| Location | Walnut St. and Main Blvd., South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Area | 0.4 acres (0.16 ha) |
| Built | c. 1840, 1908 |
| NRHP reference No. | 81000548 |
| Added to NRHP | September 11, 1981 |
Haines Mill, also known as the Haines Mill Museum, is a very old grist mill located in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. A grist mill is a special building where grain, like wheat or corn, was ground into flour.
This historic mill was built around 1840. It is a tall, four-story building made of strong stone. The roof is covered with slate and has a unique shape called a gambrel roof.
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The Story of Haines Mill
Early Days and Rebuilding
The inside of Haines Mill had to be rebuilt after a fire in 1908. This shows how important the mill was to the community. In 1930, a new three-story brick part was added to the building. This addition had a lean-to roof.
You can also see a small, decorative tower called a cupola on top of the main roof. Haines Mill worked hard, grinding grain, until 1957.
Haines Mill as a Museum
Today, Haines Mill is no longer grinding grain. Instead, it is a museum! It is run through a partnership between Lehigh County and the Lehigh County Historical Society.
Lehigh County owns and takes care of the mill site. The Lehigh County Historical Society offers public tours. This way, people can learn about how mills worked long ago.
Recognized as a Historic Place
Because of its importance and history, Haines Mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. This list helps protect important buildings and sites across the United States.
Images for kids
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Inside the mill
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Another view of the mill's interior
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Haines Mill from the park
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A wider view of the mill
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The mill and surrounding area
